Bovernier: population and statistics
Bovernier has a population of 952 (2025) across 13.1 km², or 72.8 people per km². It ranks 1,482 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 952 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 73 people/km²
- 775 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Bovernier ranks No. 72 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bovernier, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 120.8 in Bovernier, compared with an average of 537.6 in Valais and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,244 kWh a year here.
Bovernier in numbers
Where is Bovernier?
Population of Bovernier over time
Bovernier had 850 residents in 2015 and 952 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 911 |
| 2021 | 916 |
| 2022 | 911 |
| 2023 | 924 |
| 2024 | 952 |
| 2025 | 952 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Martigny (22,513 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bovernier
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bovernier | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,246 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bovernier | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 588 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,392 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.6% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 604 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,287 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.3% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 392 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bovernier | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,763 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 205 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 249 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 48 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,585 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 500.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,670 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,835 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,418 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,477 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bovernier | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 39 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,701 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.0 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,745 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bovernier | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,783 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,360 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.7% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 996 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bovernier | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,128 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bovernier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bovernier?
Bovernier has 952 residents (2025), ranking 1,482 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bovernier?
Bovernier covers 13.1 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Bovernier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bovernier went from 850 to 952, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Bovernier?
Bovernier is in Valais. It belongs to District de Martigny (district). Latitude 46.083, longitude 7.083.
District heating: what is the figure for Bovernier?
In Bovernier, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bovernier?
In Bovernier, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 120.8 (2024), ranking 1,783 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bovernier?
In Bovernier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,244 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bovernier?
The nearest to Bovernier are Martigny (2.0 km), Martigny-Combe (2.6 km), Sembrancher (5.3 km), Fully (6.1 km), Salvan (6.3 km).